08-22-2016, 06:59 PM | #21 |
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This is wide open for opinion. I have two Model A's one with a generator and one with an altinator both are in good working order and preform well. I prefer the generator only because when I open the hood it looks correct, but how the alternator looks does not bother me enough to spend the money to replace it on the other A. In the end each to their own.
And worms are good... Makes for a longer thread
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08-23-2016, 09:42 AM | #22 |
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I am new to this site. Tell me, Which Tom are you talking about. I don't want to go to an alternator, but I need a little more hump for my turn signals. The people here in Louisiana don't know arm signals. I put the turn signals on and they are not connected to the other lights. My old hunk of junk is just about as original as you will find and I want to keep it that way. I don't drive it every day, but I do drive it. Runs great. Thanks Johnny
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08-23-2016, 11:34 AM | #23 |
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Tom is Tom Wesenberg. His EVR is easy to install, its hidden in the generator and its bulletproof.
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08-23-2016, 02:06 PM | #24 |
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Tom is a gentleman and doesn't plug his stuff....So how much does that VR cost?
OTOH, it might be a love of labor.
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08-23-2016, 03:01 PM | #25 |
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Hi Tom, would your regulator work in a model T generator?
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08-23-2016, 10:44 PM | #26 |
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12-10-2016, 07:18 PM | #27 |
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Tom, what is the difference in operation between your EVR and:
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12-10-2016, 09:28 PM | #28 |
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"The people here in Louisiana don't know arm signals"
actually, no one does anymore
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12-11-2016, 09:59 AM | #30 |
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I have the voltage regulator in a cutout can. It works very well. You will want to adjust the third brush for the maximum current you want the generator to output before you install it. Maybe 12 amps or so, then Install the regulator. Don't use the car ammeter unless you have tested it and know it's accurate. Use a modern good quality ammeter, then you KNOW what is happenning. I guess if I was doing it over again I would take a look at Tom's regulator. One disadvantage of updating to a voltage regulator is you now have some somewhat sensitive electronics on your A. You will ruin it if you aren't somewhat careful. I one time saw a guy jumping someone ele's car with his. First thing he did was connect the jumper cables to the running car, then arc them together to "test" the connection, then proceed to try to connect the cables backward on the dead car, it's a wonder either car lived through it! (See my signature line!)
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"First thing he did was connect the jumper cables to the running car, then arc them together to "test" the connection"
Yikes, time to forfeit the tools....
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Yeah, it was a modern car so its amazing the electronics of both cars lived through it.
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